Rockets announce activities for Launch Week

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To get ready for Wednesday’s home opener, the Rockets have several activities planned for fans.

Thursday, Oct. 24 – Rockets Dunk Tank
SportsTalk 790 will be broadcasting live outside of Toyota Center from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on the Launch Pad at the corner of Polk and La Branch Streets. Bring a non-perishable food item down to Toyota Center for the opportunity to dunk your favorite host in the Rockets Dunk Tank. Join SportsTalk 790 personalities, Clutch the Rockets Bear and other guests to support the food drive with a little “water” fun.

Friday, Oct. 25 – Rockets Run Caravan
The Rockets Marketing Street Team will be at Terry Hershey Park from 4:00-7:00 p.m. collecting canned goods with special prizes and promotions. Clutch will be participating by running and taking photos from 5:00-6:00 p.m. (Corral with Clutch at 5:00, Run with Clutch at 5:15 and Photos with Clutch at 5:45).

Saturday, Oct 26 -Tricks & Treats in the Suites
Season ticket holders and special guests will join select players and Clutch in the annual Trick or Treating event at Toyota Center. It will go from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Toyota Center’s Suite Levels. All guests are asked to bring non-perishable food items as part of their participation.

Sunday, Oct. 27- Open Practice Presented by BBVA Compass
The Rockets Annual Open Practice presented by BBVA Compass will be held from noon-2:00 p.m. on the main floor of Toyota Center. Practice will be open to the public free of charge with free parking at Toyota Tundra Garage. The first 500 guests to bring four or more non-perishable food items to the Polk Street Entrance will receive an autograph voucher for the post-practice player autograph session.

Monday, Oct. 28 – Rockets “Food for Families” and Paint the Town Events
Rockets players will visit nine schools to personally thank students and faculty for participating in a week-long food drive. One player will visit each of the following schools: Beren Academy, Hunter’s Creek Elementary, Yes Prep Fifth Ward, Harmony School of Ingenuity, Harmony Science Academy, Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, Young Men’s Preparatory Academy, Our Lady of Guadalupe and McGregor Elementary.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 – Rockets Tweet Up Tour
Follow the Rockets Twitter feed (@HoustonRockets) to find out where the Rockets Marketing Street Team will be throughout the City of Houston for a chance to win tickets to Opening Night and other great Rockets prizes.

Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Opening Night Presented by Toyota
Houston Rockets vs. Charlotte Bobcats at Toyota Center with a 7:00 p.m. scheduled tip off. Get to Toyota Center early for the Lift-Off Party sponsored by Bud Light, which is open to public from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the La Branch Entrance.